Analyst says Philippines should have seen signs of Marawi earlier

A destroyed house near the frontline in Marawi on the southern island of Mindanao, Philippines Source: AAP

The Australian Defence Force announced late this week (thur) it had sent two spy planes to the Philippines to help the government with the surveillance of rebel militia groups. But as Australia reveals its involvement in the fight in the Philippines, a highly regarded regional analyst is saying the Philippine government should have responded far earlier

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